Pixar could be 'Up' for another success

Pixar has been turning out quality movies since Toy Story back in 1999. The computer animation studio has built a momentum of continually exciting stories and increasingly dazzling animation with each new release. The next installation in the Pixar feature film portfolio is the quirky Up. Up is the story of 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredrickson (voiced by Edward Asner), who decides it's time to fulfill a lifelong dream of adventure. Except he chooses to go about it a bit differently than you might expect: he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away without having to leave the comfort of home. Up comes to theaters May 29, 2009.

Pixar is great for creating adventure and Carl Fredrickson will prove to be quirky and extremely funny. Proof of this can be found outside of the trailer already just by making a stop at the Synopsis section of the official Up web site: Wait a few seconds before clicking to read the synopsis and you'll see Carl coming down the stairs on a lift.

Source: The Pixar Blog/pixarblog.blogspot.comCarl Fredrickson in Pixar's new Up will be voiced by Edward Asner.

Adding to the story is the glitch in Carl Fredrickson's plans: An overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell who accidentally finds himself along for the ride. The trailer alone offers up what kind of interaction you can expect between these two characters. After discovering Russel on the front porch, Carl at first refuses Russel entry into the house as it soars thousands of feet in the air. A second later Carl pops back out and lets the child in.

Finally, sealing the deal of potential for this latest Pixar film is the artwork and quality the studio will undoubtedly turn out. One glance at the trailer for Up and you can tell this film is going to be loaded with dazzling color and animation.

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